“We stopped babysitting a submission spreadsheet. Assets went in once, and we always knew what was queued, live, or waiting on a directory reply.”
Submit Open Source Tool to Directories
Submit your open source tool to directories: after checkout we prioritize SourceForge plus discovery and launch directories where OSS projects find users, contributors, and cleaner listing profiles.
5Directories
83Average DR
Recommended directory set
Filter by category and inspect authority, link type, effort, and intent. Checkout online for Starter (25), Growth (75), or Scale (150) targets.
| Directory | DR | Intent | Link | Difficulty | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFSourceForge | 93 | buyer research | dofollow | moderate | software, reviews |
| ATAlternativeTo | 82 | category discovery | dofollow | moderate | alternatives, software |
| PHProduct Hunt | 92 | launch | nofollow | moderate | launch, saas |
| IHIndie Hackers | 79 | community | mixed | moderate | community, founder |
| SHSaaSHub | 71 | category discovery | dofollow | easy | alternatives, saas |
SF
SourceForgebuyer research
Software buyer visibility / Open-source and commercial listings
AT
AlternativeTocategory discovery
Alternative searches / Competitor comparison traffic
PH
Product Huntlaunch
Launch visibility / Founder feedback
IH
Indie Hackerscommunity
Founder audience / Build-in-public updates
SH
SaaSHubcategory discovery
SaaS alternatives / Product discovery
Customer stories
Founders who wanted listings handled, not another internal project.
“Checkout was simple, intake was clear, and the report actually had listing URLs instead of vague ‘done’ emails. That alone was worth it for our launch week.”
“We needed coverage across review sites and niche directories without burning founder time. The campaign felt organized from day one.”
FAQ
Is this the same as Submit Developer Tool to Directories?
Related but narrower. Developer-tool campaigns emphasize B2B review sites and general software catalogs. This open-source path centers SourceForge hosting/discovery and alternatives/launch communities where OSS projects are commonly listed.
Do I need a public repo before you submit?
Yes. Listings work best with a public repository or download page, clear license, short project description, and screenshots or docs. Placeholder waitlists without code usually get rejected.
Is SourceForge the only open-source directory in this set?
SourceForge is the core OSS catalog here. AlternativeTo, Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, and SaaSHub add discovery and launch coverage around the project—not substitute SourceForge hosting.
What happens after I pay for an open-source campaign?
We email an OSS checklist within one business day: repo or project URL, license, short description, logo, and screenshots. You send assets once; we submit and report listing status.